We met at the gate for NYC around 7am. Vicki had to connect in Charlotte, so all was good. Dropped off the bags at the hotel, The Lucerne. Head out to find lunch at Barney Greengrass (http://www.barneygreengrass.com/welcome.php).
This restaurant was recommended by a former employee.
Interesting restaurant. First room is large whole fish behind the counters. The "dinning room" is small. Food was excellent. We both had Pastrami. Thai for dinner.
The Lucerne is a 4 star hotel, modeled after European hotels. Lots of staff. I'd stayed there before and we wanted to be in the Upper West Side. Things are more expensive there we noticed.
Friday is rained like crazy. We skipped the MakerBot store and went to the movies to see Argo. Good film. That evening we had pizza and walked to the Beacon to see Crosby, Stills and Nash. A highlight of the trip. Played the old stuff and the newer songs. Started at 8pm, over before 11. Only a five block walk back to the hotel.
Saturday we ate at the hotel and then headed on foot to the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, via Central Park. We walked forever, getting lost about 60 times. Even with a map and a gps smart phone. Got there and they were doing an exhibit of Klee. Fascinating work. Stopped in for a Guinness at an Irish pub.
Saturday evening we found a burrito place about 10 feet wide. Burritos were huge. Largest I'd ever seen. The down to Times Square to see the lights and the crowd. Headed back to the hotel, we found the Georgia - Kentucky game in a bar across the street for the hotel. Go Dawgs!
Sunday morning off the Zabar's for breakfast. Afterwards wondered around and found a place for lunch.
We were hijacked by a gypsy cab who wouldn't let us out when negotiations fell apart. Not willing to jump from a moving car, and luggage in the trunk, we rode to the airport. Needless to say, he got no tip.
Vicki and I always travel well together. We had a good time.
I was happy to be on a trip but was unhappy to find that I lacked the stamina for such an long trip. We walked and walked. Ankle was still sore from the Russell collision earlier in the week, and that didn't help either.
Made it home, more tired that I thought possible. Glad to be home with the puppies.
Thanks to Marsha for dog sitting and cleaning the curtains. They look great.
This restaurant was recommended by a former employee.
Interesting restaurant. First room is large whole fish behind the counters. The "dinning room" is small. Food was excellent. We both had Pastrami. Thai for dinner.
The Lucerne is a 4 star hotel, modeled after European hotels. Lots of staff. I'd stayed there before and we wanted to be in the Upper West Side. Things are more expensive there we noticed.
Friday is rained like crazy. We skipped the MakerBot store and went to the movies to see Argo. Good film. That evening we had pizza and walked to the Beacon to see Crosby, Stills and Nash. A highlight of the trip. Played the old stuff and the newer songs. Started at 8pm, over before 11. Only a five block walk back to the hotel.
Saturday we ate at the hotel and then headed on foot to the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, via Central Park. We walked forever, getting lost about 60 times. Even with a map and a gps smart phone. Got there and they were doing an exhibit of Klee. Fascinating work. Stopped in for a Guinness at an Irish pub.
Saturday evening we found a burrito place about 10 feet wide. Burritos were huge. Largest I'd ever seen. The down to Times Square to see the lights and the crowd. Headed back to the hotel, we found the Georgia - Kentucky game in a bar across the street for the hotel. Go Dawgs!
Sunday morning off the Zabar's for breakfast. Afterwards wondered around and found a place for lunch.
We were hijacked by a gypsy cab who wouldn't let us out when negotiations fell apart. Not willing to jump from a moving car, and luggage in the trunk, we rode to the airport. Needless to say, he got no tip.
Vicki and I always travel well together. We had a good time.
I was happy to be on a trip but was unhappy to find that I lacked the stamina for such an long trip. We walked and walked. Ankle was still sore from the Russell collision earlier in the week, and that didn't help either.
Made it home, more tired that I thought possible. Glad to be home with the puppies.
Thanks to Marsha for dog sitting and cleaning the curtains. They look great.
Sounds like a great trip, if somewhat tiring. But wonderful to get away from the mundane and live like New Yorkers for a while! Rock on!
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